Winter Frolic at Kidspace

Opens Nov. 6. Trade snow boots for socks as Kidspace launches its sixth annual Winter Frolic. Children can glide across a no-ice sock-skating rink, pedal through a giant gingerbread house and give a life-size snow family a new look with costumes and dress-up accessories. Seasonal art and imaginative play stations extend the activities across the Pasadena museum, making this an early holiday outing built around participation. Runs through Jan. 10, 2027. This weekend, Friday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults and children ages 1 and older, $17; seniors, $15; infants and members, free. Sock skating costs an additional $6 per person. Advance reservations recommended. 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena. Tickets and more information

Corita Day Festival

Nov. 7. Art-making, puppetry and live music fill SCI-Arc during the seventh annual celebration of artist and educator Corita Kent. The afternoon includes interactive creative stations, a DJ set by KCRW’s Novena Carmel, performances by the Silverlake Conservatory of Music and The Hollow Trees, and a visit from Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Artist Rick Griffith demonstrates letterpress printing, while Corita-inspired box-tower murals and local food vendors round out the gathering. Saturday, noon–4 p.m. Free admission with advance registration; registration closes at 10 a.m. Saturday, and no walk-up registration is available. All ages. SCI-Arc, 350 Merrick St., Arts District. Registration and more information

LA NDN Flea at The Broad

Nov. 7–8. Shop directly from Indigenous makers at this two-day market presented by The Broad and The Chapter House. Browse handcrafted jewelry, clothing and original artwork, then join family art-making inspired by Jeffrey Gibson’s use of color, language and personal identity. DJ sets, community organizations and food vendors—including 2 Indigenous Women Blue Corn Bakery and At Bev’s Tamales—bring more reasons to linger. Visitors can also pick up a limited-run Gibson poster while supplies last. Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free general admission tickets include the market and third-floor collection galleries; Infinity Mirror Room reservations are separate. 221 S. Grand Ave., downtown. Tickets and more information

Fall Brewery Artwalk

Bats, Birds & Agave at Mírate

Nov. 8. Discover the wildlife connections behind agave spirits during an evening pairing food, drinks and science at Mírate. Presented with the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County, the event brings together chef Alan Sanz, beverage director Max Reis, ornithologist Allison Shultz Talens and biologist Rachel Blakey for a discussion of bats, birds, pollination and the ecosystems that sustain ancestral ingredients. Themed food-and-drink pairings and taxidermy displays add a hands-on dimension to the museum’s L.A. Culture in a Cup initiative. Sunday, 5–8 p.m.; panel and Q&A begin at 6 p.m. $78 per person, including pairings. 1712 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz. Tickets and more information

Khan Saab’s Diwali Menu

Nov. 6–10. Paneer lasagna and vegetable dumplings bring a playful approach to Diwali at Khan Saab’s Santa Monica location. Chef-partner Imran Ali Mookhi’s holiday menu draws on South Asian flavors through dishes including momos with tomato chutney, vermicelli-coated masala potato “nests” with cottage cheese and Alphonso mango demi-glaze, and paneer layered with black pepper cashew curry. Finish with daulat ki chaat, an airy milk-and-cream dessert accented with edible gold leaf, and explore the restaurant’s alcohol-free drinks. F, 4–10:30 p.m.; Sa–Su, 2–10:30 p.m. Holiday dish prices were not provided. 115 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. More information.

Diwali at Baar Baar

Nov. 8. Celebrate the Festival of Lights over a special brunch or dinner at chef Sujan Sarkar’s downtown Indian restaurant. The one-day prix-fixe menus offer vegetarian and nonvegetarian selections, with dishes including sweet potato tikki chaat, broccoli koliwada, chicken ghee roast and grilled kasundi sea bass. Accompaniments include dal makhani, rice and assorted breads, followed by a mithai plate featuring treats such as gulab jamun cheesecake and churro-jalebi with rose rabri. Brunch, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., $59 per person; dinner, 5–9 p.m., $65 per person. A 20% gratuity applies; reservations have a 90-minute seating limit. 705 W. Ninth Street, downtown. Reservations and more information

Last Call: The Music Man

Now-Nov. 8. A fast-talking salesman meets his match in a small-town librarian in Meredith Willson’s six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy. Set in River City, Iowa, The Music Man follows Harold Hill as he persuades residents to buy instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he has no idea how to lead. His plan to pocket the money and leave town gets complicated when he falls for Marian, the librarian. Featuring “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Till There Was You” and “Gary, Indiana,” this family-friendly favorite pairs small-town mischief with a story of unexpected connection. Showtimes vary. 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. centertheatregroup.org

Daniel Harding Leads Bernstein & Brahms

Nov. 6–8. Hear the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s incoming music director lead a program pairing Bernstein’s emotionally charged “Jeremiah” Symphony with Brahms’ expansive Piano Concerto No. 2. Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes and mezzo-soprano Avery Amereau join Harding and the orchestra, with Betsy Jolas’ Latest added to Saturday and Sunday’s programs. Friday’s shorter, intermission-free concert includes a post-performance conversation with Harding and an opportunity to mingle with orchestra members over a complimentary beer or hard cider tasting. F–Sa, 8 p.m.; Su, 2 p.m. Regular tickets start at $20 Friday and Saturday and $29 Sunday; the LA Phil’s email advertises select seats from $9, including fees, with code HARDING, subject to availability. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., downtown. Tickets and more information

Radio Galaxy at The Wallis

Nov. 6–8. A teenager’s ambitions collide with an unexpected family discovery in the first weekend of previews for Radio Galaxy. Written by Michèle Aldin Kushner and directed by Kimberly Senior, the play follows Tino, a gifted 17-year-old aspiring astronomer whose newly discovered half-sister needs a bone marrow transplant. The revelation pulls him into questions of belonging, responsibility and the future he hopes to build. Joey McIntyre, Lesli Margherita, Sendhil Ramamurthy and Meera Simhan join Rishi Golani and Jordyn Rahman in the cast. Runs through Nov. 22. This weekend, F–Sa, 8 p.m.; Su, 7:30 p.m. See ticketing page for prices and availability. Lovelace Studio Theater at The Wallis, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. Tickets and more information

Japan Craft: Art for Living—Hyakkō

Opens Nov. 6. Everyday objects receive a closer look in Japan House Los Angeles’ new exhibition, which gathers approximately 2,000 works by 123 living Japanese makers. Curated by Ryohin Keikaku, the company behind MUJI, the presentation spans ceramics, glass, wood, bamboo, metal and leather, exploring the relationship between useful objects and the people who make them. Bowls, teapots and flower vessels introduce the exhibition, while films and library displays offer insight into the artisans’ working lives. Runs through Jan. 24, 2027. F, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Free. A free curator’s talk takes place Saturday, 2–4 p.m.; see website for registration. Ovation Hollywood, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Level 2, Hollywood. More information